By Fay Strang
Published: 09:55, 15 April 2014 | Updated: 11:32, 15 April 2014
She is rarely seen without her long dark locks cascading down her back.
But on Monday Kim Kardashian decided to ditch the extensions and reveal her natural hair, which fell just below her shoulders, during a whirlwind trip to Paris with fiance Kanye West.
What she lacked in the hair department though, the 33-year-old more than made up for with her dress – a skintight black gown decorated with an intricate pearl design.
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Back to her roots: Kim Kardashian revealed her natural hair while shopping in Paris on Monday with Kanye West
Quick change: Kim's shorter locks (L) were in comparison to just a few days before when she had extensions in (R)
Go to town in Kim's jaw-dropping embellished dress
Kim and Kanye have been living the Paris life for less than ten minutes and already the reality princess has been spotted in an array of designer looks. From her chic Saint Laurent blazer and Alaia heels, to no less than two of Balmain's signature dresses, and let's not forget her stash of designer handbags and footwear.
But this stand out dress by Balmain, featuring head-to-toe embellishment, is something else! No doubt this wouldn't be everyone's first choice when it comes to popping down the Champs Elysees for a spot of shopping, but they Kim Kardashian certainly doesn't live conventionally.
For us mere mortals, an embellished dress like this one would probably be more at home for an evening event, or a wedding at a push. Hailing from Balmain's AW12 collection, it is sadly no longer available. But we've rounded up our favourite wearable alternatives for some super chic inspiration. Team this TFNC halter-neck dress (below), with a pair of heels and a slick of red lipstick for a stand out evening look.
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Just a few days earlier she was seen with her usual her dark hair that reached half way down her back.
The extremely expensive appearing dress didn't look like the most comfortable attire for a shopping trip, but the stoic reality star made walking in the tight number look like a walk in the park.
Falling to her ankles she had little room to walk and despite her high heels, she glided along elegantly as they visted Givenchy, Balmain and Lanvin.
Shop till they drop: Kim and Kanye were seen shopping on Rue Pierre Charron on Monday
Dressed to the nines: The reality star wore a very intricate gown that appeared to be covered in pearls
All eyes on her: Not surprisingly people were stopping to stare at Kim as she went shopping
The beautiful brunette donned a Lanvin wedding dress on the cover of Vogue, and the designer is rumoured to be one of her top picks for her upcoming special day.
Kim landed in Paris not long before her shopping trip and it's thought she switched out of the skintight black velvet dress she wore on her arrival while in their vehicle to the shops.
When she arrived her hair was pulled back into a small bun, which she released while in the car to reveal the more natural look. 
Not long now: Kim and Kanye are due to tie the knot on May 24 in Paris
More relaxed: While Kim wore a long dress, Kanye looked more relaxed in jeans and a bomber jacket
Excited: The couple looked as loved up as ever as they strolled through the city
It seems the mother-of-one, who was without daughter North, was just in the French capital for a fleeting visit.
She was spotted jetting back in the States – Miami this time - late on Monday evening wearing the black velvet dress she had started her day in and looking remarkably fresh faced.
It's thought that during her trip to Paris, she and Kanye paid a visit to a French chateau – a possible wedding venue for their May 24 nuptials.
Quick change: Kim's shorter locks (L) were in comparison to just a few days before when she had extensions in (R)
Flying in style: Kim changed back into the dress she wore when she landed in Paris that morning
But while the the property, located 14 miles outside Paris in Louveciennes, looks like it could be old, it was actually built only six years ago.
Chateau Louis XIV is meant to resemble a 17th century castle, but has all the modern amenities fit for a princess.
Wedding venue?: The couple reportedly viewed this property on Monday which resembles a castle from the 17th century
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